Use the Key of Music Therapy to Open the Door of an Autistic Child

• Main Authors: Li-Fen Wang, 汪麗芬
• Other Authors: Ling-Yu Lee
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2011
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/15271427784287926055

碩士 === 朝陽科技大學 === 幼兒保育系碩士班 === 99 === Abstract This study was explored the procedure of music therapy for an autistic child. The main purposes were as follows: 1. To explore the participant’s language transformed procedure through music therapy. 2. To explore the participant’s social interaction transformed procedure through music therapy. This was a case study. A nine-year-old autistic boy with multiple disability was chosen to participate in the research study. The research teaching included one evaluation session and 30 hands on teaching sessions. Instruction was given for 35 minutes, twice a week, for a total of 31 times. There were 8 teaching activities based on the framework of the researcher’s advisor, theories of the children development and adjusted by the participant’s situations. The methodology was based on qualitative reports and quantitative analysis was used to receive objective support. The results were interpreted based on data collected via semi-structured observation forms, interviews with parents and the kindergarten teacher, musical activities feedback form, and the researcher’s record of special events. The research results are described as follows: 1. The autistic child enhanced significantly in signing, verbal expression ability and the number of the active responses to the question and possesses the retaining efficacy as well. The statistical result of the social validity also supports the research results. Therefore, the application of music therapy was positive and effective in improving the autistic child’s language development. 2. The autistic child significantly improved the troublesome behavior, routines, interpersonal interaction. The study helped the participant developing a positive behavior and performed an appropriate social behavior and assimilated what he learned from the class to the family. It was proven this study had a positive effect on the participant’s social interaction.